Jake Witt

Jake Witt (born February 7, 2000) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. Witt played college football for the Northern Michigan Wildcats and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was a tight end with Northern Michigan before a position change during the 2021 season. He had previously played college basketball at Michigan Tech.

Early life Witt was born on February 7, 2000. He grew up in the small town of Bruce Crossing, Michigan which is located east of Duluth by three hours and south of Lake Superior by approximately 30 minutes. The town did not have any football teams, not even pee-wee youth leagues. He played for the school's eight-man football team (they did not have a full team, as they did not have enough players) and playing wide receiver, recorded 102 receptions in 18 games while being named all-state. Witt initially received attention from colleges for basketball, but he generated interest from schools for football as well. Witt was valedictorian of his class.

College career Michigan Tech After graduating from high school, Witt had a decision to make about college – not just about which to attend, but also about what sports to play. and played his first season in 2018, posting an average of 6.4 points-per-game.

Professional career

Witt declined an opportunity to participate in the College Gridiron Showcase, as he wanted more time to prepare himself to show his talents to National Football League (NFL) teams. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on August 5, 2023 with a hip injury.

On August 27, 2024, Witt was released by the Colts. After being released, Witt announced his retirement from football.

After football

Witt currently works as the Health and Wellness Coach at the Lac Vieux Desert Health Center in Watersmeet, MI.